Easter break... what Easter break? Xavier Ellis and Nick Rynne are in the chair straight out of the Easter Monday game to kick around the round just gone. Topics include:

Fresh takeaways from the Cats v Hawks.

Who stays and who goes from the current top eight?

Jack Billings is the most improved player in the AFL.

The best part of Carlton's breakthrough.

Hodge v Barrett.

A debate about two of the game's best rookies.

Follow the show on Instagram @hardballgetsafl and get stuck into the hosts on Twitter @XaviEllis18 and @NickRynne.

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